Building Connection and Managing Stress for Optimal Brain Development.
Parenting a new baby or toddler can be stressful, and it's normal to feel overwhelmed or disconnected at times. This interactive workshop will provide guidance on managing these moments of stress while also promoting the healthy development of your infant/child.
During this workshop, we will dive into the science behind the development of an infant's brain and the crucial role that connection plays in this process. These connections have a significant impact on both the structural development of the brain and its underlying genetics. Throughout the workshop, we will provide you with the knowledge and strategies to promote optimal growth and emotional regulation in your baby, even in times of stress and overwhelm!
Our primary focus will be on nurturing these connections and discovering practical tools to foster a strong sense of nurtured presence and empathy. You will gain a deeper understanding of your role in your baby's stress response, learn effective methods for soothing your baby, and recognize those moments where co-regulation can be fostered or repaired.
You will learn:
> How connection aids in brain development.
> How nurture acts on genetics and intergenerational trauma.
> How to nurture connection when your baby is calm and alert.
> How to manage stress when your baby is crying, clinging, withdrawn, or melting down.
> How to repair connection when you are reactive.
Parenting is challenging, especially with all the conflicting advice and information that makes us question our own parenting instincts. This workshop is the latest, most up-to-date evidence-based information that will give you the knowledge needed to parent with confidence and prioritize what matters the most for your baby and YOU!
Friday, July 5th, 2023
1 pm - 2:30 pm EST, plus 30min Q&A
A recording will be sent to all participants.
Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum PHD
Welcome to The Nurture Revolution! Transforming lives by improving mental health for babies and parents is my life's work. Throughout my neuroscience career at The University of Toronto and Columbia University, with training at NYU and Yale - I have studied how genetics and experience shape the brain, nervous system and body to influence lifelong mental and physical health. As a neuroscientist, doula, mother and educator I am passionate about bringing this knowledge to families to create a nurtured future for our babies and the planet.